Fenerbahçe Make Bold Move For Manchester City’s Ederson

Fenerbahçe want to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson. They have made an offer, competing with Galatasaray just before the transfer window closes.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Manchester City rejected a €10 million bid from Galatasaray for Ederson. Now, Fenerbahçe are trying to sign him. They reportedly offered City €12 million. The Brazilian is frustrated after losing his starting spot to James Trafford. He hasn’t played this season and was ruled out of City’s squad for their last match against Wolverhampton Wanderers due to transfer speculation. Now, both Turkish giants want to sign Manchester City’s out-of-favor goalkeeper, with Fenerbahçe leading the race.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Fenerbahçe want to lift the Turkish Super Lig trophy this season after finishing second behind Galatasaray last term. Already strengthened by signing Jhon Duran earlier this summer, the signing of Ederson (should it happen) can further bolster their lineup. What makes the saga spicier is Galatasaray being Ederson’s main suitor, especially as they have already made an official offer for him. They are unbeaten in their first three games this season, sitting at the top of the table, two points above Fenerbahçe. Meanwhile, Manchester City can use the money obtained from the sale of Ederson, for which they are seeking closer to €25 million, to fund the potential signing of Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray will be looking to wrap up a deal quickly, with the transfer window closing soon. Both Turkish clubs play their league matches on Thursday, with Fenerbahçe sitting third. Manchester City, meanwhile, next play on Sunday, as they face Brighton in the Premier League.